Name: Free Show: The Fat Animals (Jam/Psych/Rock)
Start: 2026-10-09
End: 2026-10-09

Welcome to Uptown – Grand Rapids' premier destination for local shopping, dining, exploring, and more. While here you'll enjoy discovering four thriving businesses districts (East Hills, East Fulton, Wealthy Street, and Eastown); nearly 400 small and independently owned boutiques, restaurants, galleries, pubs, and specialty shops; plus cozy historic neighborhoods, our famous brick-laid streets, and more. Uptown has endless opportunities to surprise and delight. Come on UP!

Uptown Grand Rapids

Voted in the top 5 pizza places in Michigan by Mlive, artfully crafted cocktails, artisanal fresh food, and outstanding unique and delicious beers brewed by us with love and gratitude.

Harmony Brewing Company - Eastown

We're an epicenter for entertainment and fine dining with a casual feel. We offer signature drinks, food and drink specials, as well as banquet and VIP services to elevate the general sports bar appeal. Karaoke, College Night, Comedy Night, and much more!

Eastown Sports Bar

Join us for an elegant, classic Afternoon Tea fine-dining experience.

High Tea GR

Complete planning and packaging for group tours and motorcoach transportation.

Gail Andrus Travel

Private & personalized Michigan tours. We have been creating memorable experiences for years around our Michigan shores. Let our knowledge and experience plan your next day trip or weekend get-a-way for you and your friends, family or corporate retreat. Hassel free, chauffeured luxury and affordable for any budget.

Gail Andrus Travel Winery & Brewery Tours

Downtown destination for refreshing breakfast choices in the morning, and a variety of dinner, beer and wine options in the evening.

The Bistro

Spread over 158 acres, the park features a diverse array of thoughtfully curated gardens and breathtaking outdoor sculptures. Visitors can stroll through various themed gardens, each designed to engage the senses and inspire curiosity. Noteworthy among them is the serene Japanese Garden, which offers a harmonious blend of traditional design and natural beauty.

For modern art aficionados, the sculpture park showcases an impressive collection of works by internationally acclaimed artists, seamlessly integrated into the landscape. The Lena Meijer Children’s Garden provides an engaging experience for younger visitors, making it a family-friendly destination.

Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park is also acclaimed for its dynamic exhibitions and year-round events, ensuring there's always something new to explore. Whether you're a local looking for a serene day out or a tourist seeking a distinctive cultural experience, this park is a must-visit.

Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park

There are many areas within Meijer Gardens to explore, including five indoor gardens: The Lena Meijer Tropical Conservatory, Victorian Garden Parlor, the nation’s largest Carnivorous Plant House, etc.

Downtown Rides & Tours on Friday & Saturday evenings beginning at 7 pm (other days and times by appointment only). You will find us on the southwest corner of Pearl & Monroe, in front of PNC Bank and across from the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel. Reservations Recommended, Walk-Ups Welcome With Availability

Classic Carriages LLC

Michigan’s first cat café Is half coffeehouse, half animal shelter, all fun. Enjoy your favorite coffee drink while perusing cats available for adoption.

Happy Cat Cafe

We are an economic generator through sports tourism for Greater Grand Rapids and Kent County in the West Michigan area.

We own and operate an award winning baseball/softball complex; the Meijer Sports Complex [www.MeijerSportsComplex.com](https://www.MeijerSportsComplex.com) featuring eight fields, including a championship field that seats 1,000.

Our signature event, the Meijer State Games of Michigan (Olympic-style sporting event), draws 10,000 athletes through 60+ sports in its Winter and Summer Games.  We work with many of our local sports clubs and organizations to host various regional and national tournaments.

Why Grand Rapids? We have:
•	12,000 + hotel rooms (2,500 downtown)
•	234,000 square foot downtown convention center (fits 40 volleyball courts)
•	12,000 seat Van Andel Arena
•	5 facilities that feature 4+ courts and multiple grass or turf fields
•	Grant program for new events
•	and more!

West Michigan Sports Commission

[The Fat Animals](https://www.thefatanimalsband.com/)are a five piece ensemble fusing soul, funk, blues and psychedelia into an immersive sonic trip. Their sound is realized through powerful soul-rooted vocals flanked by duelling lead guitars. With a catalogue of jammy goodness spanning decades of the grooviest tracks, deep cuts and original numbers, these five friends produce a fantastically fun vibe that will make you want to get up and groove!

Music starts at 9pm // 21+ // FREE

Free Show: The Fat Animals (Jam/Psych/Rock)

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